English Grammar

Directions (Q. 1-20): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E), i.e. ‘No error’. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if […]

Directions (Q. 1-20): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E), i.e. ‘No error’. (Ignore the errors of punctuation, if […]

we use a pronoun (‘pro’ meaning ‘for’) instead of repeating a noun. Number, Person and Gender (a)Possessive, relative and demonstrative pronouns must be of the same number, person and gender as the nouns. One should not waste his energy over trifles.(Wrong) One should not waste one’s energy over trifles.(Right) I am not one of those […]

-: Prepositions :- Directions (Q. 1-20): Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is (E), i.e. ‘No error’. (Ignore the errors […]

The students have main problems with prepositions. They have to know – (a) whether in a conjunction a preposition is required or not; and (b) which preposition to use when required. The students will need to acquire the knowledge of both these skills by sheer practice, for very few prepositions are governed by general rules. […]

Choose the most suitable preposition (a, b or c) to fill the blank. 1 _______________ John, Mary was late. I believe John. a) According to b) Further to c) Forward of 2 Anthony is _______________ Rachel in the race. I think he’ll win. a) aside from b) ahead of c) on board 3 _______________ Matt, […]

according to – According to John, Mary was late. I believe John. ahead of – Anthony is ahead of Rachel in the race. He’ll win. • We have a long day ahead of us along with – Do you want some pork along with the chicken? apart from – Nobody objected apart from you, so we did it. as […]

Choose the most suitable preposition (a, b, c or d) to fill the blank. Q.1) I came __________ my wife because she is working. a) outside b) amid c) without d) until Q.2) I can eat anything __________ pork. a) up b) excepting c) until d) under Q.3) I couldn’t hear her __________ the noise. […]

The name “preposition” (pre + position) means “place before”. Prepositions usually come before another word, usually a noun or noun phrase: • Noun • Pronoun • Noun phrase • Gerund (verb in -ing form) Many prepositions can also be adverbs: • They are in the kitchen. preposition • Please come in. adverb A few prepositions […]